Skip the bottlenecked mobs at Harvard Yard and bring a blanket here instead. Grab a coffee from the nearby Tatte on Massachusetts Avenue before claiming a patch of grass to read or people-watch. You can peek at the rusty Revolutionary War cannons, but it's mostly just a spot to exist for an hour. If you need a structured plan, the Harvard & Cambridge Walking Food Tour starts nearby. Otherwise, just keep it low-stakes and avoid the crowds.
